I feel like it has been a lifetime since I’ve posted anything, my apologies! Life has been seemingly busy, but I am almost finished with my final logo design and identity system. Thank you so much for all who voted! I have been doing some research on web design trends and predicted trends into 2016. Unlike some years, I am very excited for the look and feel of this upcoming year – it’s a good time to be alive!
Top five web design trends hitting now and into next year:
1. Semi-flat Design
This particular look has been slowly coming into fruition over the last couple of years. Largely influenced by Android interfaces, flat web design is becoming the new standard for clean, sleek design as seen in these examples.
2. Access to more Designer Typefaces
Thanks to Google fonts, web fonts are becoming lets dull and boring, and more creative and custom. With more weight, styles, and sizes available; there are more options than ever for creating beautiful, creative websites even on a limited budget.
3. Quirky, Hand-Drawn Illustrations
The demand for attention has reached new heights in a world of expanding technology. Taking art back to hand-drawn illustrations is becoming increasingly more popular among web designers. It allows a company or brand to show a more human side while grabbing the reader’s attention with something fresh and creative.
4. Better Storytelling
Instead of being so obvious, websites are shifting to more of an interactive experience for the visitor. Creating engagement has been key in communicating the story behind a company, brand and product. Here are a few companies and who have done a fantastic job of displaying a service or product through unconventional means.
5. Cinemagraphs
Although this trend has been around for a while; it is probably my most favorite and still raging in predicted design trends. What can be better than a video and still image combined to create mystical visual enchantment? Here are some great examples below to keep you entertained!
Photo source: Fitbit| Northbound Design | Rule of Three | Google Fonts |
Creative Freedom Guide | Bubble | Our Wedding | Ice and Sky | MoMA | Olympic Story | Cinemagraphs
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5 Comments on "5 Design Trends Hitting 2016"
Wow! informative summary of what is trending. I enjoyed this…thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I thought so also
Speachless in awe
Thanks, I’m happy you liked it!
I just checked out this page and I must say, it is really well done. I love the movement and special effects that you have added. It really makes the design pop. The Olympic spotlight segment made me think of a Denver Colorado story, involving the 1976 Olympic games. Denver is the only city to reject the nod to be the Olympic host city. Look and up and read about it. I find it to be an interesting, fun fact, about Denver’s history.